It will be a battle between SEC opponents when the Vanderbilt Commodores (9-6, 0-3 SEC) welcome the South Carolina Gamecocks (8-7, 3-0 SEC) to Memorial Gym. The game can be seen on SEC Network at 7 p.m. ET on Wednesday, January 16, 2019.
South Carolina Gamecocks vs. Vanderbilt Commodores Free Prediction
The Gamecocks come in on a high note after defeating the Missouri Tigers in their last contest, 85-75. The Gamecocks knocked down 29 of their 35 free throws (82.9 percent), while the Tigers had a turnover percentage of 23.8 (above their season average of 17.9). Chris Silva played a pivotal role for South Carolina with 14 points.
The last time the Commodores played, they were beaten by the No. 18 Kentucky Wildcats, 56-47. Kentucky out-rebounded Vanderbilt. The Wildcats had more offensive rebounds (12 vs. seven), defensive rebounds (26 vs. 14) and total rebounds (38 vs. 21). Vanderbilt’s Aaron Nesmith had a solid game, leading the team in scoring with 11 points on 5-for-11 shooting.
After the Gamecocks won the sole game against the Commodores last season, 71-60, this will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams. The Gamecocks had a much better free throw rate (0.463 vs. 0.259) and had a much better turnover percentage (14.4 vs. 23.2).
Vanderbilt could dominate on defense as they face off against one of the worst offenses in the NCAA. The Commodores rank 49th in effective field goal percentage allowed (0.468), while South Carolina is 288th in effective field goal percentage (0.481).
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Betting Notes:
Vanderbilt ranks 51st in rebounds per game (38.8) while South Carolina ranks 156th in rebounds allowed per game (35.9).
The Gamecocks average 5.1 blocks per game, which ranks 21st in the nation. The Commodores rank 77th in blocks allowed per game (3.2).
Vanderbilt ranks 42nd in assists allowed per game (11.2) while South Carolina ranks 94th (12.5).
The Commodores rank 108th in three pointers attempted per game (24.0) while the Gamecocks rank 152nd in three pointers allowed per game (23.1).
South Carolina averages 7.0 steals per game, which ranks 84th in the country. Vanderbilt ranks 94th in steals allowed per game (6.2).
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The Gamecocks’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 13.6, up from 3.8 for the season.
During their last five games, the Commodores have scored an average of 73.2 points per game (5.2 below their season average) and allowed an average of 70.8 points per game (matching their season average).
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